The difference between Gradual and Slow

When used as nouns, gradual means an antiphon or responsory after the epistle, in the mass, which was sung on the steps, or while the deacon ascended the steps, whereas slow means someone who is slow.

When used as adjectives, gradual means proceeding or advancing by small, slow, regular steps or degrees, whereas slow means taking a long time to move or go a short distance, or to perform an action.

Slow is also adverb with the meaning: slowly.

Slow is also verb with the meaning: to make (something) run, move, etc. less quickly.

check bellow for the other definitions of Gradual and Slow

  1. Gradual as an adjective:

    Proceeding or advancing by small, slow, regular steps or degrees

    Examples:

    "a gradual increase of knowledge; a gradual decline"

  1. Gradual as a noun (Christianity):

    An antiphon or responsory after the epistle, in the Mass, which was sung on the steps, or while the deacon ascended the steps.

  2. Gradual as a noun (Christianity):

    A service book containing the musical portions of the Mass.

  1. Slow as an adjective:

    Taking a long time to move or go a short distance, or to perform an action; not quick in motion; proceeding at a low speed.

    Examples:

    "a slow train; a slow computer"

  2. Slow as an adjective:

    Not happening in a short time; spread over a comparatively long time.

  3. Slow as an adjective:

    Of reduced intellectual capacity; not quick to comprehend.

  4. Slow as an adjective:

    Not hasty; not precipitate; lacking in promptness; acting with deliberation.

  5. Slow as an adjective (of a [[clock]] or the like):

    Behind in time; indicating a time earlier than the true time.

    Examples:

    "That clock is slow."

  6. Slow as an adjective:

    Lacking spirit; deficient in liveliness or briskness.

  7. Slow as an adjective (of a period of time):

    Not busy; lacking activity.

    Examples:

    "It was a slow news day, so the editor asked us to make our articles wordier."

    "I'm just sitting here with a desk of cards, enjoying a slow afternoon."

  1. Slow as a verb (transitive):

    To make (something) run, move, etc. less quickly; to reduce the speed of.

  2. Slow as a verb (transitive):

    To keep from going quickly; to hinder the progress of.

  3. Slow as a verb (intransitive):

    To become slow; to slacken in speed; to decelerate.

  1. Slow as a noun:

    Someone who is slow; a sluggard.

  2. Slow as a noun (music):

    A slow song.

  1. Slow as an adverb:

    Slowly.

    Examples:

    "That clock is running slow."

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